The leader of Yemen’s Houthi movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, warned on Tuesday that his group was ready to resume attacks on Israel if it violated the current ceasefire in Gaza. His remarks come as international mediators work to determine whether the truce between Israel and Hamas will be extended.
In a televised speech, al-Houthi called for greater coordination between Arab and Islamic nations against US influence in the Middle East, denouncing what he described as “American madness” in efforts to displace Palestinians. “The current stage must be a stage of Arab and Islamic unity,” he said, urging regional governments to challenge US policies. “This is an opportunity for the Arab countries to say ‘No to America’ and to get out of the house of American obedience.”
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The Houthis, an Iran-backed group that has controlled large parts of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, since 2014, have previously launched attacks on Red Sea shipping routes, framing them as acts of support for Palestinians. The group has also fired missiles and drones toward Israel since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October.
The current ceasefire, which took effect on January 19, is set to last 42 days, with Israel agreeing to withdraw forces from Gaza. Talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US are ongoing to determine whether the truce will enter a second phase, potentially leading to further hostage-for-prisoner exchanges and a more lasting agreement.